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Gomen ne Seishun!
Literal translation: Sorry, Youth
I use "Regret from My School Days" in the subs because this image says so.
The latest comedy from the famous scriptwriter Kudo Kankuro (Amachan, Tiger & Dragon) and his frequent TBS producer, Isoyama Aki (Ooku ~Tanjou~, Ryusei no Kizuna, Unubore Deka).
This drama is hilarious I hope even in English the humor is conveyed.
But not all ridiculous stuff, there are also touching moments.
I really hope you enjoy this drama. I think it's very good.
Nishikido Ryo, Mitsushima Hikari, Nagayama Kento, Shigeoka Daiki, Haru, Triendl Reina, Kawaei Rina, Shirasu Jin, Kuroshina Yuina, Morikawa Aoi, Koseki Yuta, Suzuki Takayuki, Yamoto Yuma, Tomiyama Eriko, Hisamatsu Ikumi, Ryusei Ryo, Saito Yuki, Morishita Aiko, Enari Kazuki
Hara Heisuke (Nishikido Ryo) works as a teacher at an all boys high school in Shizuoka Prefecture. 14 years ago he had an unfortunate accident which made his life go crazy. He has since become obsessed with his hometown and the school where he graduated from.
Due to declining enrollment at the all boys high school where Hara Heisuke works, the school plans to merge with an all girls high school next year. Prior to the merger of the schools, a culture festival is held for the students from the two schools. Hara struggles to make the culture festival a success.
Cast & synopsis taken from AramaJapan
Subs were made from http://jpsubbers.x10.mx
I used YYeTS's translation when I couldn't figure out the Japanese.
Thanks a lot to sevenjourney on tumblr for helping with slangs and other difficult Japanese terms.
Tell me if anything's wrong.
I'm not fluent in Japanese. Also not a native English speaker so please understand if the English is awkward.
Do you need srt?
In episode 3 there is this thing involving kanji. I had hoped that my on screen notes were enough but if after watching episode 3 you're confused, more explanation under the spoiler tag below
If the 2 components are separated like this 女子 , these 2 kanji together are read joshi, which means girls
Now, boys (danshi) is written 男子
Kanji that consist of 男子 like "好 suki" consists of 女子 does NOT exist
Heisuke's homework was for the girls to come up with how to read that kanji if that kanji existed.
That's why the girls came up with "idiot" "annoying" "Filthy" "big idiot sh!t punk" " lewd" gross"
The next day, Nakai said the girls have decided to read that kanji as "ari" which means acceptable. It's not to the degree of like (girls are like/suki) but between acceptable or unacceptable they have settled on acceptable, which indicates Sanjo's girls acceptance of the merger.
I hope that was clear enough
10/16 fixed mistakes, and forgotten line from letter reading
10/17 added retimed subs for PlotBoxes LJ version, thanks to ocha_suki
10/22 uploaded ep 2 subs
11/02 uploaded ep 3 subs and retimed 1&2 for hello online tracker, thanks to LovelessRain
11/08 uploaded ep 4
11/09 added plotboxes ep 4 and hello!online ep 3
11/12 added hello!online ep 4, in the same rar as the rest of ep 4
11/14 uploaded ep 5
11/16 added Hello tracker ep 5
11/26 uploaded ep 6, added Hello tracker
12/04 uploaded ep 7, added Hello tracker version
12/08 uploaded ep 8
12/09 added Hello tracker version
12/21 uploaded ep 9, Hello tracker version
1/11 uploaded ep 10 (YAAAAYYYYY )
1/12 added Hello tracker version
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Research and Education
The shark section of the Florida Museum of Natural History's Ichthyology site provides a rich source of information on sharks and rays. The site covers a wide array of topics including biology and ecology, conservation and fishery management, shark attacks, and news. Biological species profiles, an interactive shark identification guide, and educational puzzles and games are among items that can be accessed on the web site. This informational web site allows interested viewers to come away with a more balanced view of elasmobranchs and measures needed to insure their management and survival.
FPSR biological research initiatives concerning sharks, skates and rays are numerous and diverse, ranging from studies on relative abundance and distribution, to systematics and evolutionary relationships. Life history studies on elasmobranchs are a major focus of research at the FPSR, where scientists are investigating age, growth, and reproduction of numerous species. Research projects also include basic and applied studies on the biology, ecology, and behavior of coastal and pelagic elasmobranchs. Opportunities are available for graduate and undergraduate students to become involved in ongoing shark research projects.
Project Shark Awareness educator workshops
Besides the many resources available in our Discover Fishes and Sharks section, the FPSR, in collaboration with Florida Sea Grant, has also instituted the program Project Shark Awareness. Project Shark Awareness is an innovative outreach program created to educate the public about the myths and realities of shark biology, behavior, and conservation. The targeted audience consists primarily of students at middle schools, high schools, youth organizations, and environmental centers.
Sawfish In Peril educator workshops
Sawfish in Peril was a classroom-based education initiative designed and implemented in a similar manner to Project Shark Awareness. Very little is known about sawfishes, which historically were very abundant in the tropics. Today, the U.S. distribution of the smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) is primarily restricted to the waters off the coast of southwest Florida. Although it is difficult to estimate the exact numbers of sawfish remaining in U.S. waters, it is likely that the population has declined at least 95% over the past century. As a result, the smalltooth sawfish has recently been listed for protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The largetooth sawfish (Pristis perotteti), once found in low numbers in waters ranging from Texas to Florida, likely has been extirpated from U.S. waters. Sawfish In Peril is intended to better inform the public concerning the plight and protection of sawfishes native to U.S. coastal waters, as well as the fate of sawfishes in general, which as a group are globally threatened. Workshops were held for Florida educators dependent upon external funding availability.
In addition to the above programs, we are currently distributing brochures on smalltooth sawfish detailing the conservation status as well as how to handle and release an accidentally captured sawfish. We will continue to distribute these brochures through marinas and tackle shops along the southwest coast of Florida as well as through educators in schools throughout the state. Also, sawfish signage is continuing to be posted in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at appropriate marinas and boat launches in southwest Florida.
- AES 2011 Poster Presentation: An Evaluation of Ecotourism-Based Shark Feeding Practices
- AES 2011 Poster Presentation: An Investigation of Internet-Based Sale of Sawfish (Pristidae) Rostra
- AES 2011 Poster Presentation: Spatiotemporal Distribution of Smalltooth Sawfish (Pristis pectinata) in Florida Waters
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- Trans-Atlantic Pelagic Sharks Research Initiative (TAPS)
The focus of this research initiative has been on the pelagic species that are impacted by long-line fisheries, to study the biology, population dynamics, population genetics, movement patterns and habitat use of pelagic sharks in the Atlantic Ocean.
• Population Genetics
• Project Thresher
- The importance of deep mesophotic reefs to fish top predators
This study will provide a unique and comprehensive view of the importance of mesophotic reefs to fish including how they affect top predators.
- Elasmobranch Nursery Areas Within the Cedar Key Region of the Gulf of Mexico
This study will provide a unique and comprehensive view of a multi-species nursery area, along with competitive interactions that structure the community.
- Movements and Ecology of Fishes at Palmyra Atoll
Quantifying the effects of declining marine top predators on ecological roles of different trophic groups of fishes in a location with low levels of anthropogenic impacts.
- Movements and Filter Feeding Behavior of Manta Rays
We are complementing morphological and modeling studies of the filter feeding apparatus of manta rays, by using satellite telemetry to quantify manta movements, and locate areas of high manta ray abundance.
- Incorporating Habitat Use Information into Stock Assessment Models for Blue Sharks in the South Atlantic Ocean
The overall goal of this study is the incorporation of information on behavior and habitat utilization of blue sharks into stock assessment models in order to better assess the impact of the fishery in the blue shark population in the South Atlantic Ocean.
- Influence of Spatial and Environmental Factors in Shark Attacks
In this project, spatial models have been applied to shark attack data from the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) to examine their distribution and density in relation to environmental and spatial factors.
- Habitat Use and Behavioral Studies
The migration and movement of elasmobranchs found within the Indian River Lagoon Elasmobranch nursery areas within the Cedar Key region of the Gulf of Mexico
- Determining shark size from forensic analysis of bite damage
The ability to accurately predict body size from bite patterns is important for better understanding the ecological and behavioral underpinnings of shark bites/attacks on marine organisms, humans, and submarine equipment.
- Taxonomic Studies
A morphometric analysis of the genus Centrophorus in the Northwestern Atlantic
- Sexual Dimorphism
Sexual dimorphism in skate tooth morphology
- Fisheries Management
Regional variation in non-targeted bycatch composition in the U.S. Atlantic Bottom Longline Shark Fishery
The capture depth, time and hooked survival rate for bottom longline caught large coastal sharks
- Age and Growth
Age and growth of the great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran)
- Reproduction
Reproduction of the sandbar shark, Carcharhinus plumbeus, in the Northwest Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
Reproduction of the great(Sphyrna mokarran) and scalloped (S. lewini) hammerhead sharks
- Diet and Fatty Acid Signatures
Influence of diet variation on fatty acid signatures of the Atlantic stingray, Dasyatis sabina.
- Fishery Independent Surveys
- Jaw Morphometrics
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A House panel on Tuesday killed a proposal that would require traditional public schools to share their facilities funds with charter schools.
The 7-7 vote came as a surprise to many in the room, given that the House has traditionally supported charter schools. Three Republicans on the House PreK-12 Education Appropriations Subcommittee, however, found enough fault with the proposed amendment to vote against it.
Subcommittee Chairwoman Marti Coley, R-Marianna, was among the dissenting votes. "I still have unanswered questions," Coley said after the meeting.
Rep. Michael Bileca, R-Miami, and Rep. Bill Hager, R-Boca Raton, also voted against the amendment. Hager said lawmakers should discuss the overall problems with school facilities funding before creating new rules for charter schools.
(As expected, the Democrats voted no, too.)
The bill, HB 903, ultimately won approval from the subcommittee. As it stands, the bill would prohibit school districts from renewing their contracts with certain low-performing charter schools. It would also require charter schools to post information about their board members and management companies prominently on their websites.
The question of facilities funding for charter schools has been controversial in the House.
When HB 903 was initially filed, it required school districts to share with charter schools based on student enrollment. That language was removed before the bill made its first committee stop -- and added back (albeit in a slightly modified way) on Tuesday.
HB 903 now heads to the House Education Committee.
Its companion in the Senate, sponsored by Sen. Stephen Wise, includes the sharing provision. That bill has met little resistance.


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Just a game? Not so in Bismarck: Way of life
"Is he going to do it?" I prayed.
"He's at the 30, the 20, the 10, touchdown Bismarck!" screamed the announcer.
Roaring from the Lion fans, stomping in the stands and the band coming to life set the whole stadium on fire.
Nate Asher, Shelby Orr and the Bismarck football team had made the play of the night and the first home game touchdown was in the books.
Thank you, Bismarck for giving me and my best friend another great moment in your community.
We were jumping up and down, grinning like kids and celebrating with our adopted town.
"Did you get it?" asked my best friend. I was stunned from the excitement and was finally brought back to the reality of why I was there, which was to cover the game for the Malvern Daily Record. I quickly checked the camera and scanned back through the shots... I did!
Completely new to sports coverage, my biggest fear is not getting the shot. Providence has a way of smiling and when I looked closer at the camera screen I saw the perfect shot.
Last Friday, there were so many perfect shots, but I had nothing to do with them. It was a good subject. Do we give enough thanks for all the parents, kids, teachers, coaches, boosters and students who take the time to live up to their roles?
We all feel the energy as football season approaches and the air cools, and I know it's just a game... but it's something more than just a game. First, it's about boys being shaped into men through teamwork. My best friend was keeping some stats and early in the game he showed me the tally marks concerning Dierks.
"Look," he said, holding them up to me... "I've already counted seven penalties against Dierks and none from Bismarck." I smiled because I knew what he was inferring. Bismarck was not only being taught ethics on the field, they were also demonstrating them. Playing the game properly. Sure, sometimes you get frustrated or too excited and next thing you're being flagged by the ref. That is a sign of inexperience but mostly immaturity.
I am still learning and I hope I will always have that privilege.
Dear Bismarck, as I learn more about juggling a camera on a busy field and watching it through a half inch lens (as opposed to a big screen TV) I want to say, "Thank you." Thank you for welcoming us and letting us celebrate with you. Thank you for asking more of your next generation and thank you for something deeper than just a game.
By the way, we get to go to Cutter... yup, an away game! Also, we have homecoming coming up on the 27th, so when y'all get the homecoming court assembled I will need a pic and anything else y'all want to include... there will be two pages covering the upcoming game and the deadline is Monday, Sept. 23. So let's remember everybody who makes those Friday nights come alive; the band, cheerleaders, dance team, even Mr. Dunn cooking the burgers.
The Bar-B-Que Bash is the weekend after that... need I say more?


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Pirates celebrate homecoming, fireworks, 50 points vs. Stilwell
The Poteau Pirates were playing very sluggish, even though they held a 14-6 advantage midway through the second quarter. That is when the fireworks literally starting exploding all over the place. After a muffed kick and several brilliant returns by Kendrick Hardaway, the Pirates went to the locker room with a 28-6 lead over the Stilwell Indians. The snowball just kept on getting bigger in the second half as the Pirates won the game by the score of 50-12 to make it a happy homecoming before a packed homeside crowd at Costner Stadium.


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No. 24 Oregon State ends Pac-12 play with victory against No. 14 Stanford
CORVALLIS, Ore. -- Freshman first baseman Natalie Hampton had three hits and three RBIs as No. 24 Oregon State beat Stanford 4-3 Wednesday in the Pac-12 series finale. Senior shortstop Elizabeth Santana added a pair of singles.
Oregon State (24-11) jumped ahead in the second on Hampton's 11th homer of the season. She crushed a 2-0 pitch to right center to give the Beavers a 1-0 lead. Hampton is now hitting .385 when leading off an inning. She also played a part in a very eventful three-run third inning.
Sophomore Dani Gilmore led off the inning with an infield single and came around to score one hitter later. Senior Ashley Sanchez grounded to third, but the throw to cut Gilmore off at second sailed into center field. Gilmore raced around to make it 2-0 Beavers. After an infield single for Santana that struck the pitcher, things got really interesting.
With one out, senior Lea Cavestany grounded to second. Stanford attempted to cut Sanchez down at the plate and had her in a rundown. Sanchez managed to successfully retreat to third base while Santana went the entire way back to second without a play. With Cavestany aboard at first and the bases loaded, Hampton ripped a single up the middle to score two runs to make it 4-0.
Stanford (26-10) came back with two runs in the fourth, but the inning could have been bigger without an outstanding catch by junior Hannah Bouska in right field. On a ball that carried to the fence, Bouska made the catch as she hit the fence at full speed.
Stanford added another run in the fifth but was subsequently shut down by senior Marina Demore. She came in relief to pick up the win by pitching three effective innings, allowing just one hit. The win is her 17th of the season, tying her with Paige Hall in 2010 for ninth place on the team's season list since 2000.


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by Mike Gruenberg
Featured Column II In My Life: BJ Thomas Interview
{Editor's note: Here is our second featured column this month, Mike Gruenberg's "In My Life" which takes a look at artists from the 60's and 70's. For a look at some of his other columns, visit his archives.
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing BJ Thomas. Few recording artists have had the success of this man. His rmncludes: 15 Top 40 Pop hits, 10 Top 40 Country hits, 5 Grammys, 2 Dove Awards, 2 Platinum Records, and 11 Gold Records. At the age of 30, he became the 60th member of the Grand Ole Opry. He has had unparalleled success in virtually every music category, selling over 50 million records.
BJ was scheduled to appear at a concert on Long Island when I caught up with him. Just before he arrived, the skies turned black and it began to storm rain quite heavily. I spoke with BJ on his tour bus as he and the band waited for the rain and lightening to subside. I found him to be candid, engaging and most of all realistic about his successes and failures over a 40-year career.
After welcoming BJ to Long Island, I began the interview.
MG My column, In My Life is written about bands from the 60's and 70's. More appropriately, I try to zero in on artists, albums and songs that are real diamonds, but somehow have not been able to gain the attention of the record buying public. Given your enormous success, I would not only like to talk about your successes, but also your early recording experiences and then touch on some of the albums you made that were truly excellent, but did not sell as well as expected. Let's therefore begin with your earliest recording experiences.
BJ The first record I did was in 1960 and I was 18 years old, it was called "The Lazy Man." We had a band and I started singing when I was 15. It was my brother's band and they needed a singer. My brother took me over to meet the other guys in the band. I used to love to listen to Ricky Nelson and tried to sing like him. It was really a garage band
MG According to my research, your next record was the Hank Williams tune, "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" which came out in 1963.
BJ Actually, my next record was called "Billy & Sue" which was on a local Houston label in 1964. Warner Brothers bought the master and released it nationally, but they didn't give it a big promotion and it didn't make it.
MG Was Hank Williams a great influence for you in those years?
BJ I had seen Hank Williams on the Grand Ole Opry and he was a big hero for my dad. My dad always wanted me to sing country although I was not a huge fan of country, but I did like Hank Williams and there was something really unique about him. I think it was 1964 or 65 the movie Your Cheatin' Heart; The Hank Williams Story came out and Hank Jr. sang the soundtrack. A friend of mine who wrote "Billy & Sue" said you should sing "I'm So Lonesome." We started doing it with the band and it just evolved into one of our favorite tunes. When I got a chance to make my first album, it was the very last thing that we did and I said that I just gotta do this for my dad. The first time we recorded it, the trumpet player had a bad lip after playing fifteen songs and he kept missing his notes. The first time we got through the song and he didn't miss his note, we took it. We really had no idea of the complexities of recording.
MG It sounds like you were really just a bunch of young guys trying to figure what to do.
BJ Yeah, in '65 I was 23 years old. I was beginning to think that time is passing along and I need to have my hit. After all, Elvis had his first hit when he was 19. In the Fall of '65, we went to visit KILT-radio. Bob White was the Program Director and we had recorded a few songs for a small local label. One of the songs was written by Mark Charron called "Hey Judy" which was about my sister. It was a real pop tune and we thought it was a smash and played for Bob. He said, "You know BJ, I don't really love that tune, but while you're here, let's flip the record over to the other side." We put "Lonesome" on the flip side for my dad and somewhere around the second verse, he took it off the turntable, didn't even listen to the end and went into the control booth and told them to start playing this record immediately. Within three weeks, it was #1 in Houston.
MG Didn't you release the record again a number of years later on Scepter Records?
BJ A friend of mine named Steve Tyrell went to work for Scepter Records in New York as a Promotion man and told them that one of his best friends had the # 1 hit in Houston. He played it for them; they released in late '65 and it was a Top 10 record. It became a Gold Record for me in 1966. Then I released "Mama" and "Billy & Sue" for Scepter.
MG Did Steve Tyrell go on to produce a number of albums for you after the success of "I'm So Lonesome?"
BJ No, he only produced one album for me, which was "Billy Joe Thomas" in 1972 with "Rock 'n' Roll Lullaby" on it.MG In my opinion, "Rock 'n' Roll Lullaby" was one of the best tunes you have ever recorded. I feel that it was the highlight song of the "Billy Joe Thomas" album.
BJ Yeah, it's probably the best thing I did over the first 20 years of my career. Actually, I know a lot of the old guys like to say they were the first, but this really was the first album where famous people wrote the songs and actually played on the recording of their songs. It was the first album of that kind. It was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York and we had Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Duane Eddy, John Sebastian, Beach Boys among others writing and playing on the album.
MG Given the fact that this was truly a world-class album, why didn't it sell?
BJ It just so happened that at the time we finished the album, Scepter Records went bankrupt. They could barely put out "Rock 'n' Roll Lullaby" and the Paul Williams tune "That's What Friends Are For." Literally, they didn't even have the money to press the records. To this day, we still perform "Rock 'n' Roll Lullaby." Barry Mann played the piano on that tune.
MG Given the schedules of the famous people on those sessions, did you have a time constraint to get each tune recorded on just a few takes?
BJ By that time, we were not doing tunes on one take, although I remember that when we recorded "Raindrops" in 1969, it was spliced together from just three different takes. But I have to say that the "Billy Joe Thomas" record was the best album I had done up to that point.
MG Since you brought up "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" there is the story that has circulated for years that actually you got the tune after Dionne Warwick turned it down. What is the real story behind you getting to record that song?
BJ No, Dionne didn't turn it down. Actually, we were always trying to get Burt Bachrach to write songs for us since he was so prominent on the label and had so many hits with Dionne. We never got to work with him because he didn't work well with male artists, so he concentrated mostly with female artists. When he wrote "Raindrops" it wasn't a female song. He may deny it, but I always felt that the melody was kind of different and funny and I think it was written with Bob Dylan in mind. They contacted Dylan, but he turned it down. That was the story at that time although that may be denied today. I later found out that Burt and his partner, Hal David went to Nashville, and played it for Ray Stevens. Anyway, I had no idea they pitched it anyone else. I was doing one-nighters in the mid-west when I got a call to go to California to do a session with Burt. About six weeks later, we recorded it again for the single. It got terrible reviews when it was released. Life Magazine said it was the worst song that was ever written. They said it should have remained on the cutting room floor and that I was singing wrong notes and that no radio station should play it. In fact no one played it until Christmas of 1969 when the Butch Cassidy movie came out. The movie was such a hit that everyone began to play the record.
MG In this case, the movie made the record.
BJ Absolutely, but you know the scene in the movie with Katherine Ross on the bicycle and "Raindrops" playing in the background could really be characterized as one of the first music videos. It turned out to be one of the best songs Burt and Hal wrote. "Raindrops" sold 10 million copies.
MG Before we got sidetracked on the "Raindrops" story, which was truly a great story, I wanted to ask you about recording for Scepter Records. Here you had a relatively small label competing with much larger companies. Do you think that put you at a disadvantage?
BJ They were an independent label, but in actuality they really were a major force in the industry. They had Shirelles, Chuck Jackson, the first Ronnie Milsap record, they had "Louie Louie" and of course, Dionne. It was a shame that they couldn't continue. Florence Greenberg, the Head of the label was a great music person.
MG I have about 4,000 albums in my LP collection. If I exclude my Beatle albums and then try to pick out my favorites, I can point to about 25 albums that I consider being truly great. You recorded an album in 1973 called "Songs" on the Paramount label. It must have done right after the demise of Scepter Records. I brought it along to perhaps jar your memory. (At this point, I show the album to BJ and a big smile comes over his face) .
BJ Oh yeah, Tyrell produced this one. It was a good album, but it didn't have any hits on it. After we recorded it, I told Steve that I didn't think there was a hit on it, but on the other hand, I wasn't in the best of shape at that point in my life, so my judgment may not have been too sharp. You can tell that by what I look like in the picture on the cover of the album.
MG Aside from what you look like, it's a great listening record. I have listened to it for years and I never get tired of it.
BJ Yeah, it's well produced and the songs are good. If you put out a single, which would you choose?
MG I like "Early Morning Hush." written by Carole King. There is a great banjo part played by Eric Weissberg. Also, the title tune "Songs" written by Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil has great lyrics. I think they are both hit records, but the one that I think could be a hit today is "Good-bye's A Long Long Time," written by Mark James and Gerry Goffin. It still sounds fresh and vibrant even after all these years.
BJ Yeah, "Early Morning Hush" is a good one. We still perform that song. I always felt that there could have been some hits on this album and I especially liked "Honorable Peace" and that's the one we wanted to put out. On this album, Gerry Goffin wrote "Honorable Peace" which was a protest song against the Vietnam War. You couldn't find this song anywhere because we were told that Paramount lost the master. I really liked that song. I would love to hear it again.
MG "Honorable Peace" is on the "Songs" album. (I show BJ where it is on the album)
BJ Are you kiddin' me? It's a wonder I remember what town I was in.
MG You had the horn section from Blood, Sweat & Tears, two members of the Rascals, Carole King, Eric Weissberg etc. playing on this album How did you get these people to play for this record?
BJ It was kind of a follow-up philosophy from the "Billy Joe Thomas" album. It was the next album we recorded. There were guys we wanted to use and couldn't get them for the "Billy Joe" album, so we used them here. Scepter didn't have the money to promote and even though Paramount seemingly had the money, but they were not committed to this project.
MG The other album I wanted to show you today was the "Renunion" album you did in 1975 for ABC Records. Your beard and very long hair has been replaced with a clean shaven look, but I sense you still were not over your drug and alcohol problems, although you look better than before.
BJ During these albums, not so much "Billy Joe" which was the beginning, but during this album, I was at the worst times with my drug problems. If you look really closely, you'll be able to see how messed up I was. It's a good album. I did every vocal performance in one day. One right after the other because the producer knew that if he caught me on a sober day, I would be fine and he didn't know how long that would last so they tried to get the vocals done as quickly as possible.
MG One of your best songs, "Wrong Song" is on there.
BJ "Wrong Song" is one of the best songs I ever did. It's not like the type of song to change the world, but it's a great song. Chips Moman was the producer and I think I made my best records with Chips. He was the best music guy I ever worked with. Maybe I can't say that because I did work with Bachrach, but for what he did, he was the best. He did all the Elvis comeback hit records. And I tell you what, the band he worked with, "The American Studio Group" will never be in the Hall of Fame, but they should be because they were on 300 – 400 hit records.
MG I see that you're still looking at your picture on the "Reunion" album cover. I particularly like the shot of you on a horse.
BJ See, they had to blur my picture up a little bit to make me look good. I'm on the horse and the guy says, "look, you have to hold the reins like this" and I disagreed with him by telling him that I can hold the reins with only one hand. So I'm sittin' there on the horse posing for the picture and all of a sudden the horse threw me right up in the air and I tell you what, I landed flat on my back. I thought he killed me. I was so screwed up at the time. I don't know how you survive those things. This was actually the beginning of the end of that time of life for me. I left Tyrell and that association. "Wrong Song" was a number # 1 record, and it was like Hank Williams saying when he had a # 1 record and couldn't get a booking. That's kind of where I was at the time. I would not show up to performances. It was a downtime in my career. I was separated from my wife. I decided to go home in 1975 to try and get it turned around. I guess it was an epiphany. I went home to my wife and we've been together ever since. I've been with her for 34 years.
MG It's a blessing to have a relationship like yours with your wife that has weathered all the ups and downs over 34 years.
BJ She's a great lady. She's written a lot of my gospel stuff. She wrote one of my # 1 Country records, "New Looks From An Old Lover."
MG I noticed the name, Mark James, as a musician and writer on a number of your albums.
BJ He was the guy that originally got me to go to Memphis. He's a friend of mine. He was from Houston, another singer like I was at the time. He went to Memphis and called me to move up there because he was convinced that we could turn out a lot of hits together. In 1967, I had nothing. So I listened to him and went up there and did a session. I met Chips Moman who also told me the same thing. So my brother and I decided to move to Memphis. We cut "Eyes of A New York Woman." That was the first pop record to use a sitar. We then did "Hooked On A Feeling" and "I Just Can't Help Believing" and "Raindrops" with Burt. It seemed like a lot of people were having problems at that time. Chips was having some personal problems too. So I went down to Doraville, Georgia and cut "Most Of All" and "Mighty Clouds Of Joy" with Buddy Buie. The Atlanta Rhythm Section was the studio band.
MG Mark James wrote "Hooked on A Feeling".
BJ That's right. He wrote "Eyes of A New York Woman" and a lot of other things for me. He also wrote "Suspicious Minds." He played it for me one day in the studio and I said that I loved the tune and couldn't wait to record it. He said, you know I wrote this for Elvis. I was a bit annoyed that my buddy didn't give me the tune that I felt was one that really suited me. Chips called me in and said that he was set to produce the Elvis sessions and he told me that he couldn't hold back any songs for Elvis and that he was going to produce "Suspicious Minds" for Elvis. Although I was upset, I understood that it isn't every day you get to write and produce records for Elvis, so I asked Chips if I could at least come to some of the sessions and he said that was fine. I got to see some great sessions and you know Chips did some of his best work for Elvis at those sessions.
MG I noticed that you sang a song with the legendary Dusty Springfield, which was the theme song for the TV sitcom "Growing Pains." What was it like to work with her?
BJ The best part was working with the great composer, Steve Dorf. John Bettis wrote the lyrics. Steve called me from California and said they were in the studio doing this song for a TV pilot. He said that it sounded so much like a BJ Thomas tune and that they wanted to finish it, but since it sounded so much like me that it would be ridiculous not to use me for the record. They invited me to come out there. I said I would be glad to do it. I flew out there and "As Long As We Got Each Other" became the theme for the TV show, "Growing Pains." It went to # 5 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Actually the first version was done with Jennifer Warnes and then they changed the song, so we did another version with Dusty Springfield. It was hard to get a consistent performance from her, but when she was on her game, she was magnificent. It was a real magic she had, that she probably was never in touch with.
MG Was she ill at the time?
BJ Well, she just smoked a lot. Due to the smoking, she could only give you a solid thirty minutes. So it took about three days to get the performance down on the record. Every note she sang was absolutely tremendous. I think it was a hit record without her, but when she got on it, it became a definite hit record. It should have been a much bigger record, but at the time I was signed to Warner Brothers in Nashville, Country Division and they really did not know what to do with the record.
MG Sounds like those were great times. Anyway, that was then, what's going on now in your life?
BJ We're currently making a dance record with "Hooked on A Feeling." I can tell you that I have made some of my best records over the last 10 – 15 years. I had an album called "Midnight Minute" which is probably the best album I ever did. If you think about it, there is no such thing today as a male, pop singer any more. There are some female pop singers, but I can't think of any male pop singers these days. I am not signed to a record company, which is something that I never thought would happen in my life. It's something that a lot of us guys have to deal with. I still got my burning desire and my dreams are still the same. If I couldn't sing any more, I wouldn't be worried about it. I probably sing better now than I ever have. I know I got something left in me. I'm going to keep my desire and keep trying. I'm like the athlete that needs to win another game. I never honestly thought that I would even have one hit record. So, to have the success and do the things that I have done has been a blessing.
Life experience teaches us that success cannot be measured in wealth. The true measure of success is the comfort a person takes within himself or herself. In BJ's case, he sold 10 million copies of "Raindrops" in 1969. After a string of hits and notoriety, he found himself in 1975 with the #1 record in the country. To the public, he was at the height of his career. He was actually hitting bottom. He picked himself up, straightened out his life and today is clean and sober. To me, he's a lot more successful in 2002 without a hit record than he was in 1975 with all the fame. He is a true inspiration to those who need to know what it really takes to be successful.


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There's always a team no one expects to succeed in the NFL playoffs, and everyone always tries to figure out which one it's going to be so they can brag about it later. It's a noble endeavor. Two seasons ago, it was the Arizona Cardinals blasting through teams in the playoffs and finding their way into the Super Bowl, where they were about a minute away from beating the Pittsburgh Steelers. This postseason, I'm going to reach in my pants, find my balls (sorry about that visual) and use them to make a suggestion that very few people will write.
The Saints have a good chance of losing to the Seahawks.
Yeah, I said it. And because I don't feel like writing a cohesive essay about it, I'm going to write why I think so in small, digestible sections.


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No. 3 Syracuse Opens New Meadowlands With 13-4 Win Over No. 5 Princeton
April 11, 2010
Courtesy of Syracuse
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - No. 3 Syracuse (8-1) lit up the big stage, using a 9-0 run to fuel a 13-4 victory against No. 5 Princeton (7-2) in front of an NCAA regular-season record crowd for a lacrosse-only event (25,710) at the Konica Minolta Big City Classic at New Meadowlands Stadium on Saturday, April 10.
SU's matchup against the Tigers was the nightcap of a tripleheader that included four of the top five teams in Division I men's lacrosse and was the first sporting event to take place at the new home of the NFL's Giants and Jets.
A pair of Orange men had the best games of their careers Saturday. Senior Cody Jamieson led the way with a career-best five points (4g, 1a) and freshman JoJo Marasco, who registered his first career hat trick with three goals. Junior Jovan Miller and redshirt sophomore Tim Desko matched their personal bests with two goals apiece.
The Orange also received stellar defensive performances from junior John Lade, who shut down Princeton scoring leader Jack McBride (two assists), and junior goalie John Galloway, who allowed just one goal, while stopping 11 shots in 49:40 of action.
The Orange dominated both sides of the ball from the opening faceoff. It took control of the game with goals by Marasco and junior Josh Amidon in the first quarter and never trailed. One of the keys was the the Orange's man-down defense. Syracuse was short-handed for 3:30 in the first quarter, but the defense killed all four of Princeton's man-up chances. Galloway was sharp from the outset, making five saves in the quarter to blank the Tigers heading into the second period.
Senior Al Cavalieri entered the game when Galloway was called for slashing and allowed Princeton's first goal 30 seconds into the second quarter. The Tigers got within one again at 3-2 after a goal by Mike Chanenchuk with 9:26 left in the firs half, but that didn't seem to faze the Orange, which scored the next goals of the game to tame the Tigers for good.
Junior Jeremy Thompson proved, yet again, that he was a force coming off the faceoff X as he pushed it out to himself and fed it to Jamieson to make the score 4-2 with 9:20 remaining. Desko put in another just 13 seconds later to make it a three-goal cushion, 5-2.
And the Orange was just getting started.
It went on to score two more goals before the intermission, including a nifty between-the-legs shot just in front of the crease by Desko to make it a 7-2 game at the break.
Jamieson came to life in the second half, scoring Syracuse's first three goals of the third quarter to help put the game away. Marasco tacked on two more to give the Orange the 10-goal lead (12-2) with two seconds left in the period.
The Tigers scored twice on Cavalieri in the final period to outscore the Orange, 2-1, in the quarter and produce the final score.
Chanenchuk paced the Tigers with two goals, while Forest Sonnenfeldt and Scott Mackenzie contributed one each.
The Orange faces No. 10 Cornell in a rematch of last year's national championship game on Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at Schoellkopf Field. The contest will be televised live in the Syracuse area on Time Warner Cable Sports.
Game Notes: Jamieson was selected as the Inside Lacrosse Player of the Game ... Syracuse is 17-9 all-time against Princeton ... Head coach John Desko is 35-9 against Ivy League teams in his career ... The victory was SU's fourth consecutive against a ranked opponent and first against a top five team since it defeated No. 3 Cornell on April 7, 2009 ... Junior Stephen Keogh extended his point-scoring streak to 31 games with an assit in the second quarter, but his 27-game goal-scoring streak came to an end against the Tigers ... Galloway recorded his 400th career save in the contest and now has 404 in 44 career games ... Sophomore Kevin Drew saw his first action Saturday since being injured at Virginia on March 7 ... Desko also returned against Princeton after missing SU's last four games due to injury ... Princeton's four goals were its fewest of the season ... Saturday marked the first time since April 23, 2000 that the Orange held a top-five team to four goals or less (Princeton, 4).


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Waimanalo Research Station holds sustainable agriculture open house
CTAHR showcases 20 years of sustainable and organic research and practiceUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Associate Specialist, Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences
Frederika Bain, (808) 956-3092
Writer/editor, Office of Communication Services
The Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program (SOAP) at the UH Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resouces (CTAHR) is holding an Organic Field Day at the college's Waimanalo Research Station on Saturday, July 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The field day will include variety trials of hot peppers and eggplant as well as educational displays on taro, 'uala (sweet potato), papaya, and fertilizer types. CTAHR has the only certified organic taro plot in the state. Station staff will also demonstrate the use of shade houses, plant enclosures made of shade cloth that can be built for use in a home garden to protect delicate plants from the sun.
"We're celebrating 20 years of organic research at CTAHR, and we're very proud of what we've accomplished so far," said Extension specialist Ted Radovich. "Our field days are part of our ongoing efforts to engage the community by inviting them to the station."
The SOAP program teaches, researches, and practices ecologically sustainable methods of agricultural production. The program focuses on increasing profitability for farmers, promoting environmental stewardship, and promoting stable farm communities.
The research station is located at 41-698 Ahiki St. in Waimanalo.


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2013: (Indoor): Finished 11th in the long jump with a 15-06.75 and third in the triple jump with a jump of 35-06.00 at the Tufts Stampede (2/01) … was eighth in the long jump at the Cupid Challenge (2/11) with a jump of 15-11.50 … was third in the triple jump with a 36-05.00 at the Tufts Last Chance Meet (3/02).
2012: Came sixth in TJ (3062) at the New England Division III Championship (indoor) … holds both the freshman and varsity record in the triple jump (36-10 ¾) … finished second in the triple jump (36-05 ¾) and seventh in the long jump (16-05 ¼) at the NEWMAC Championship … came sixth in the triple jump (35-09 ½) at the New England Division III Championship … finished in seventh place in the triple jump (37-07 ¾) at NEICAAAs.
Off the Track: Majoring in electrical engineering and computer science with a minor in mathematics … held an internship at Southern California Edison (Cyber Security).
High School: A 2011 graduate of La Salle High School … track and field hall of fame recipient … two California Interscholastic Federation division finals appearances … track team captain.


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Foreign Bank Prudential Standards Could Impact Operations, Capital
As foreign banking organizations (FBOs) gain familiarity with the Federal Reserve Board's final enhanced prudential standards, they are likely to conclude that the rules usher in a new era of supervision and enforcement. These regulations are a significant landmark in the Federal Reserve's oversight of foreign banks' operations in the United States. "While the Federal Reserve's past statements have pointed the way to a more vigorous role in regulating FBOs through its supervisory process, these more prescriptive rules finally make it official," says Deborah Bailey, vice chairman, Deloitte & Touche LLP's Governance, Regulatory & Risk Strategies practice.
The final rules' most significant mandate concerns the formation of a legal entity structure for FBOs with the largest U.S. operations and imposes U.S. capital and liquidity requirements on those operations. Using the intermediate holding company (IHC) structure, these FBOs are expected to comply with many of the same regulations that large U.S. banking organizations must follow or are expected to follow.
"To achieve these goals, many organizations may need to inject significant additional captive capital and funding into U.S. operations that are complemented by investment in U.S. infrastructure—including systems, data, governance, risk management and reporting," adds Ms. Bailey.
The Scope and Near-term Considerations
The final rule for enhanced prudential standards for FBOs generally applies to institutions with total global consolidated assets of $50 billion or more, and certain provisions apply to entities with total global consolidated assets of $10 billion or more. FBOs that meet the $50 billion asset threshold and that also have $50 billion or more in U.S. non-branch assets are required to form a U.S. IHC. This threshold for IHC formation represents a significant change from the proposed rules, which included a much lower $10 billon threshold for U.S. non-branch assets.
The final rules will affect several key areas of foreign bank operations, including the following:
IHC/Governance. Size continues to be a determining factor when considering the IHC and other requirements. FBOs with consolidated assets of more than $50 billion globally and U.S. non-branch/agency assets greater than $50 billion will be consolidated under an IHC. This definition of non-branch/agency assets is a clarification in the final rules. These FBOs must have placed at least 90% of their assets under the control of the IHC by July 1, 2016, with the remaining ownership interest in any subsidiaries to be transferred by July 1, 2017. Establishing an IHC may result in a more consistent approach to risk and compliance management, governance and supervision that cuts across business divisions. The IHC structure may also make the IHC financial, capital and liquidity/funding picture more comparable to those at domestic banks with more than $50 billion in assets.
Risk management requirements. FBOs with publicly traded stocks and total global consolidated assets of at least $10 billion, but less than $50 billion, must certify annually to the Federal Reserve that they maintain a committee of their global board of directors that oversees risk related to the U.S. operations. There will also likely be a need to reconfigure management information systems to enable the U.S. risk committee and U.S. chief risk officer to meet new risk reporting requirements that focus specifically on U.S. operations, including activities within the IHC, as well as branches. This may prove to be a significant change for many FBOs.
Capital requirements. With some exceptions, IHCs will be subject to the same capital rules as U.S. bank holding companies. These rules include risk-based capital requirements as defined under U.S. Basel III final rules (except for the advanced approach for credit and operational risk), leverage limits and the market risk rule (if trading requirements are met). These capital requirements are mandatory as of July 2016—while the leverage ratio conformance period is extended until January 2018. There is a continued trend of higher regulatory demands on the amount and quality of capital through regulation, and many large FBOs have already increased their capital levels in anticipation of these rules. No matter where each institution stands, greater awareness is indispensable—because the definition of institutions that fall under the purview of U.S. capital rules is broadening.
Liquidity requirements. The final rules retain many of the same liquidity requirements that were included in the proposed standards, with some key changes and adjustments, such as the 14-day liquidity buffer for FBO U.S. branches and agencies, rather than the 30 days specified in the proposed rule. In addition, U.S. branches and agencies no longer need to report the results of the 14-day liquidity stress test.
Stress testing requirements. For an FBO with an IHC, the results of the home-country stress testing will require reporting to the Federal Reserve. IHCs will be subject to stress testing, consistent with those applied to U.S. bank holding companies (BHCs) of a similar size. The compliance date has been extended to July 1, 2016. Branch and agency operations continue to have a look-through to the home-country stress testing process with the potential for asset maintenance requirements. FBOs will need to assess the data, the modeling and governance implications of the new rules regarding stress testing, as well as the capital requirements, to determine that local requirements can be met.
Early remediation requirements. The Federal Reserve has delayed issuing final rules for early remediation, likely due to unfolding developments regarding single point of entry, global loss absorption capacity, and for FBOs the development of international recovery approaches. The decision to delay this section and await more guidance from the Basel Committee appears to offer further evidence of U.S. banking regulators attempting to work more closely with the global bank regulatory community.
Counterparty requirements and implications. The final rule doesn't specifically address single-counterparty credit limits and will likely be re-scoped and aligned to international efforts. The Federal Reserve may determine that more analysis is required and will likely consider the results of two quantitative impact studies expected to be released later this year. Those studies will evaluate whether, and to what extent, specific proposed counterparty limits might affect credit availability.
Regulatory reporting requirements. The Federal Reserve already has an infrastructure for analyzing banking organizations from a financial and risk perspective, and the same approach was proposed to apply to IHCs. However, it is widely anticipated that reporting requirements will remain unchanged from the proposed rules—with the exception of the FFIEC 101 because the "advanced models" approach for capital is no longer mandatory for the largest foreign banks. "We expect these regulatory reporting requirements to exact a heavy toll. Once FBOs have developed an understanding of the reports, they may require more resources, an enhanced data collection and reporting infrastructure, and new processes for careful and timely preparation," says Ms. Bailey. "They may also need realignment of existing reporting to provide the information for U.S. reporting, as well as meeting parent company needs."
The data imperative. FBOs operating in the U.S. are expected to meet similar reporting standards as U.S. BHCs. The requirements for liquidity, capital and stress testing presume a view of risk and finance data at granular levels that are transparent across U.S. operations. This requirement alone presents challenges for the largest FBOs, as many of these firms currently operate as separate business units and have disparate data processes, architectures and infrastructures to support a centralized risk management and reporting environment. "The bar for good data is incredibly high in the enhanced prudential standards—and the learning curve is steep, even before accounting for the need to establish U.S.-centric processes," notes Ms. Bailey.
Finish Line
For the largest FBOs, the requirement to create an IHC is designed to help the Federal Reserve provide more consistent supervision across a range of areas like capital, liquidity, risk and stress testing. At the same time, some FBO activities will likely be constrained. Even FBOs that do not meet the thresholds for IHC formation may have to make significant changes to their governance models and infrastructures to comply with additional risk and liquidity requirements. "As we said in analyzing the proposed rules last year, it's a daunting to-do list. But it helps to have the finish line established once and for all," says Ms. Bailey.
Related Resources
Final Look: A Practical Guide to the Federal Reserve's Enhanced Prudential Standards for Foreign Banks
Enhanced Prudential Standards May Pose Challenges for Domestic Banks
The Final Volcker Rule: 10 Issues for Banks to Consider
Complying with OCC Procedures for Evaluation Derivative Risk Management
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Two metres longer than the Oyster 675, three shorter than the 825, the sleek-topped 22.7m Oyster 745, announced in 2013 and now fully in build, brings interesting new thinking and great new opportunity, drawing as she does on the particular experience of the 12 very varied 825s and 885s. Through these 12 80-plus-footers there are very different expressions of layout and balance between owner, guest and crew requirements, adding into the mix up to three levels of saloon roof and floor, with apportionment of space essentially based on six cabins, six heads for the 885, five cabins, five heads, for the 825 – a huge versatility within the strengthening Oyster approach of 'say yes' to owners requests. Next in line, within the previous single rudder generation, was the 72/725 with five cabins, four heads. Beautiful lines and handling but with two guest cabins aft sharing heads and shower, and the forward guest cabin accessed via the crew and galley area, not everyone's optimal solution. The key difference between the 725 and the 72 was the incorporation of the vertical, three-stripe Seascape windows into the same hull and floorplan initially at the request of one owner which was then picked up by others. The rebadging as the 725 was driven by the owners who wanted to enjoy the difference between their 725s and the successful 72s – from this partnership, three Oyster 725s have been built. For the new Oyster 745, with a clean design slate, these issues have been swept aside, making way for a very spacious four cabin, four head layout by electing to have not three full cabins aft, just two with a very versatile side-space bridging the sleeping and living areas aft and the amidships, and also resolving private forward access by adopting the bigger 825's successful walkway either side of the mast. With this, guests have one side forward, crew the other, and the galley/crew door can close the whole of that area. Of these significant introductions, Oyster CEO David Tydeman says, "You get a really nice master cabin with big ensuite, and a very good guest double cabin which can be either double, twin, or Pullmans, or combination of all of these. And rather than use the leftover space as a fourth guest cabin, we designed this area with a number of options. Given this is more of an owner-driver's boat, this can be a ship's office for the owner, with a desk, with a chart table, enclosed or open plan, and a comfortable L-shaped snug just off the main saloon and dining area." Left open plan, it creates a great space for sitting and relaxing, while pouring even more light and space into that aft guest deck, a convivial or quiet lower deck saloon with library or any level of AV equipment including 40in (100cm) deckhead fold- down television. Alternatively it can be laundry and store or a bunked space for extra occasional berthing. The evolution through design generations to the current wide beam aft and high freeboard has contributed to a leap in interior volume for this new, more open accommodation plan. Below the sheerline volume is a full 210m3, astonishingly just 20 less than the Oyster 82 which despite its three metres extra length measured 230m3. In the Oyster 675 update in the Oyster Magazine (Issue 77) we talk of a new Oyster construction method and the 745 was the first in the line built this way with hull shell completely of vinylester resin with continuous rather than conventional multi-directional fibres, and a vacuum infused girder structure within, giving greater rigidity and strength for weight. And as with the 675, taking advantage of the construction processes and using them to enhance the cruising experience, here again a little more power has been designed into the rig and keel, the latter with a little more chord length fore and aft and slightly deeper draft complementing the twin rudder hull and full beam aft. There's also a centreboard option if shallower draft capability is sought.Más20
Oyster 5652018A demanda
The entry level yacht for the 'G6' range of seven models up to the Flagship Oyster 118. Using the latest generation of Oyster hull shapes, developed with Humphreys Yacht Design, the Oyster 565 is designed for family sailing without professional crew. Developed from years of experience building ~120 versions of the Oyster 56 and the Oyster 575, the new Oyster 565 provides the essential '4th cabin' which can be used as a utility space or for an extra bunk. A generous sail locker and lazarette, headroom and bunk lengths to match the larger Oyster Superyachts, the 565 can be configured with many different cabin layouts – and for the first time in Oyster Yachts – can have the master cabin forward and a dinghy garage in the transom.Versatile, stylish and a modern hull shape – the perfect family yacht for ocean adventures.Más8
Oyster 1182018A demanda
Following three years in development, construction of the all new Oyster 118, the largest Oyster yet drawn in partnership with Humphreys Yacht Design, began in earnest in spring 2015. Launch is planned for December 2017 with handover in May 2018 after sea trials in the Solent. Construction is at the Oyster Southampton base where new additional facilities are being created to enable overlapped building of two Oyster 118s at a time, bringing the potential to complete four yachts before summer 2020. A new evolution of the Oyster/Humphreys plumb bowed, soft chined, twin rudder designs, the 36 metre Oyster 118 has grown naturally from the initially planned Oyster 115, and the resulting profile is even sleeker with a modest freeboard gently sheered and dressed with Oyster's signature seascape hull windows and G5 teardrop glazing to the deck saloon. The integral bimini, an enclosable sedan hard top, is distinctly new and this elegantly interweaves guest cockpit and accommodation which, belying that low profile, provides an astonishing 700m3interior space for her 12 guests supported by six crew. That's ten times the volume of the Oyster 475. The 118's entertaining space alone is almost 11x7 metres including the guest cockpit 4.5 metres square. Built to DNV classification and MCA LY3 coding, specification and engineering is to the highest standards, and there's much interesting innovation including the mid-boom, single-point mainsheet penetrating the bimini top to run down through the glazed but carbon reinforced saloon entry bulkhead to the captive winch deep in the boat. Further complex design work is seen in the gullwing escape hatches from engine room to sidedecks folding out of the neat teakwork and glazed superstructure. Sail plan for hull one is single headstay, with additional removable inner forestay for jib, and asymmetrics tacking to the anchor strut prodder. For eased handling, captive winches number four, tending mainsail halyard, then main and headsail sheets. The rig is four-spreader carbon with roller boom, and the nine-person Williams Dieseljet 565 is launched from its foredeck pit by lift-pole homed on the mast, the pit then doubling as cushioned R&R area. As an Oyster there is, of course, much scope for personalisation in arrangements above and below deck, right through to an alternative squared stern profile adding a further metre to deck length. Whether retroussé or squared there's an enormous lazarette for dive compressor, toys and gear stowage, and the fold out transom has automatically erecting steps and handrails easing set up and enjoyment of the bathing and tender docking platform. The first built, anticipated to launch in December 2017 and then sea trial in the Solent for a spring '18 handover, will feature in the aft lower deck a five cabin/four head plan, and with an emphasis on cockpit dining there is a simply huge social area with potential for frontward observation seating. Interior design will feature mirrored trompe l'oeils opening space even further. On the forward lower deck there are options again for a sixth suite and or a snug and TV room that will convert to kids' bunk room. The enclosable discrete crew area forward of the mast ranges around a galley equipped not just for first class cuisine and long-stay aboard but to the extra exacting standards required under DNV & LY3 classification. The near full height engine room, with 360kW (500hp) main engine, which drives a variable pitch propeller, and the Onan 50 and 22.5kW generators, is similarly highly specified and like the galley fully fire constrained. Continuing this, the forced air ventilation and air conditioning systems, too, are upgraded. The list goes on. That's the key to Oyster blue water success: a clear focus and emphasis on good, solid, reliable engineering. And the Oyster 118 is no exception. Designed and built in Britain to world class standards, she's a go anywhere yacht, at pace, in grace, just bigger than the rest of the Oyster/Humphreys range. Key, too, of course, is that exceptional partnership with naval architects Humphreys Yacht Design (HYD) which now with the 118 has in concert with Oyster's own in-house design team, including interior and exterior stylists and production engineers, introduced a full 17 models to the Oyster range in 17 years. Oyster 118-01 will be the 358th yacht from this world leading partnership, and will reflect the extensive Superyacht experience within Oyster's Southampton base.Más8
Oyster 6752018A demanda
Defining a new phase in Oyster's long running, carefully structured product development programme, the company is delighted to announce the all new Oyster 675. Pairing with the Oyster 745 concept introduced in Autumn 2013, the Oyster 675 completes for now a new third tier to Oyster's range, meeting the evolving needs of owners and how they view and crew their sailing. Creating balance and pace, the twin rudder hull by Humphreys Yacht Design is configured and engineered to take a more powerful rig plan than the smaller yachts, with options for carbon masts and rigging and performance sails that will make this model appeal to those who enjoy fast passages and have, perhaps, a keen eye also on the trophies at Oyster's exclusive regattas. Yet this is not a lightweight racing yacht, it has everything an Oyster should, just in a hull form that gives an extra 10 per cent on the water and with either the swinging centreboard or standard keel versions, comfortable performance is guaranteed. Externally the sweeping teak and rollover-bulwark decks show a practical plan for sail-handling and play, including foredeck stowage for the tender and step-down sunbathing platform for fun time at anchor. An extended transom version further enlarges the aft deck and gives an even more determined look to the profile while also enabling a dinghy garage. With its lower profile, stretched deck saloon window visually triggering a sense of power and purpose in a manner akin to the more tasteful of performance road cars, this Oyster 675 joins the latest 'Coupé' range. Internally, with two spacious double guest cabins complementing the full beam master suite and a fourth cabin for crew (with options for en suite facilities), the Oyster 675 brings together choices to detail the yacht for family, for occasional charter, or for long distance exploring and adventure, with professional help aboard. The 675 also has two main interior options revolving around the galley location, owners choosing between an enclosed highly efficient and seaworthy galley just aft of the main saloon or a traditional 'linear' design through which you can walk to the master cabin making this model a really spacious yacht to enjoy in comfort. The Oyster 675 – set to be the centre of attention.Más13
Oyster 5952018A demanda
Designed to fit between the Oyster 565 and the Oyster 675 as part of a family of three yachts, the Oyster 595 is a voluminous sub-60 footer that can be handled by just two people. With many layout options (including a five cabin version) like its smaller and larger sisters, the Oyster 595 can have the master cabin forward and a dinghy garage aft. Spacious sail lockers and lazarette ensure that this yacht can comfortably cruise long distances.Versatile, stylish and a modern hull shape – the perfect family yacht for ocean adventures.Más6
Oyster 6252018A demanda
The triple award winning Oyster 625 is designed to bring some significant improvements to the already successful pedigree of the Oyster 61 and 62. A new hull design by Humphreys Yacht Design with increased performance and handling, options for a sportier rig, several interior layout options and increased space in the master cabin by utilising the fuller aft sections are just some of the enhancements we're launching with this new design. Designed for comfortable live-aboard family and friends sailing, the 625 interior options also allow for a forepeak layout to be set out for a full-time crew member. The main areas in the yacht feature two forward cabins, each with its own heads and shower, a spacious owners suite and a fourth cabin that can be configured as a workshop, guest cabin or a children's cabin with access from the master cabin. There is an option of a sliding companionway access from the master cabin to the aft deck or owners may prefer to keep the aft deck uncluttered giving a 2m by 2.2m leisure area. The cleaner, more modern bulwark profile, with its integral stanchions and mooring cleats, creates spacious, uncluttered side decks, whilst the smoother, flush lines of her foredeck produces more deck space than the Oyster 62. There is also the option of three large vertical portlights in the hull, to port and starboard, to further enhance the views out from the saloon giving this new Oyster real superyacht quality. With an overall length of just under 19.4m (63.5ft) including pulpit, the Oyster 625 supports options of cutter rig, double headsail and in-mast furling. A displacement length ratio of 182 and a sail area displacement ratio of 22.3 deliver sparkling performance for comfortable passage making. The striking new Oyster 625 is guaranteed to turn heads wherever she goes.Más11
Oyster 8952018A demanda
Designed to efficiently comply with commercial coding, the Oyster 895 offers up to four cabins, all en-suite, for the owner and his/her guests, supported by four crew in two cabins. A clear separation of crew and galley quarters from the owners' accommodation creates the feel of a much larger Superyacht. Two different deck superstructure options and three saloon configurations enable the owner to have wonderful flexibility to make this a very personal yacht. A carbon mast are standard, as are North Sails and a high basic specification ensures that this new model provides the Superyacht experience comfortably below the MCA 24 metre Large Yacht Code – and thus is designed for the owner who also wishes to consider chartering his/her yacht to efficiently offset running costs. There are three areas of choice and personalisation; two or three cabins aft; convert the 4th forward port guest cabin into additional saloon space; and your choice of saloon arrangement. There is also an option of a high level saloon with the Raised Deck. The benefit of the low level saloon configuration is the option to extend the saloon seating under the side decks. Available with either the Standard or Raised Deck, the low level saloon version creates a Superyacht sense of space and comfort.Más3
Oyster 8352018A demanda
The design signature of the Oyster 835 includes the deck, transom rake and window lines to match both the smaller and larger yachts. This new yacht includes upgraded systems developed for the flagship Oyster 118. For example, the standard specification now includes a captive reel mainsheet system and an anchor-rocker system on the bow prodder for easier handling of large anchors. A carbon mast is standard, as are North Sails and a high basic specification ensures that this new model provides a Superyacht experience comfortably below the MCA 24 metre Large Yacht Code – and thus is designed for the owner who also wishes to consider chartering his/her yacht to efficiently offset running costs. The living spaces on the Oyster 835 are versatile and depend on whether you wish to use the yacht with two, three or four crew. Layout 1 separates the crew space well from the owners' accommodation, putting crew cabins up front, ahead of the open plan galley. Layout 2 is for a yacht sailed mainly by two crew with a large Master Suite aft. The Guest Cabins forward and starboard can also be used for crew. Demonstrating the flexibility of this design, Layouts 3 and 4 show further options for the forward configuration. For the owner wishing to have all round visibility whilst dining, the high level saloon with a Raised Deck is the perfect choice.Más6
Oyster 8852017A demanda
The largest Oyster in our core range, the new Oyster 885 has been conceived by Oyster to be a perfect solution for those who would like to share the unmatched pleasure of cruising aboard one of these magnificent yachts - with the potential to recover some of the investment involved by chartering. Designed by Humphreys Yacht Design and the Oyster team to the limit of the MCA 24m Load Line Length watershed, the Oyster 885 provides a 4 cabin economic return on space for guests.Más91
Oyster 8252017A demanda
The sleek and stylish new Oyster 825 Deck Saloon is an exciting addition to the range of new yachts launched by Oyster over the last two years. Available in both Deck Saloon and Raised Saloon versions through Oysters Custom and refit in Southampton, the new 825 features Oyster's latest striking and contemporary styling, first seen with the highly successful Oyster 625. Clear deck lounging areas and larger hullports with 'Seascape' windows are among the features of this innovative new breed of Oyster yacht. With clean and easily driven hull lines drawn by Humphreys Yacht Design and detailed styling and engineering developed by the Oyster Design Team, the new Oyster 825 is sure to attract acclaim wherever she goes.Más101
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Keating was three shots behind leader Diana Luna entering the final round, but fired eight birdies at Chantaco Golf Club on Sunday to card a 64 and finish at 14-under 266. It is the second win on the Ladies European Tour in as many events for the Australian, who also won the Open de Espana two weeks ago.
Luna shot a 68 on Sunday and finished at 13-under to notch her third straight second-place result at the tournament.
Hannah Jun and Azahara Munoz both recorded a 66 in the final round to tie for third place at 11-under, while Trish Johnson, Anne-Lise Caudal and Carlota Ciganda placed fifth at 10-under.
Lorena Ochoa made her first Ladies European Tour start in two years and tied for 22nd place at 1-under.